Staff Engineer Power Analysis

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.

Tenstorrent is seeking an experienced Senior Power Analysis Engineer to drive power-efficient SoC designs across our family of CPU and AI products. This role spans the entire product lifecycle—from early architecture estimation through post-silicon optimization—ensuring industry-leading performance per watt. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of power efficiency and want to apply cutting-edge techniques including AI/ML to solve complex power challenges, join our team.

This role is hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, or Fort Collins, CO.

We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.

Who You Are

• A power optimization expert with deep experience across the entire SoC lifecycle, from architecture to silicon.
• Data-driven engineer who leverages advanced analysis techniques, including AI/ML, to enhance power modeling.
• Collaborative problem-solver who partners effectively with cross-functional teams to drive power-aware decisions.
• Passionate about achieving industry-leading performance per watt through innovative power reduction techniques.

What We Need

• MS/PhD in EE/CE with 5-7 years of SoC power analysis and optimization experience.
• Proven expertise with PowerArtist and PrimePower for accurate power analysis and correlation.
• Strong background in power modeling, budgeting, and PPA tradeoff analysis at RTL and system levels.
• Proficiency in Python/scripting and experience applying data analysis frameworks to power optimization.

What You Will Learn

• How to drive power efficiency for cutting-edge AI accelerators and high-performance CPUs from concept to silicon.
• Advanced AI/ML techniques for enhancing power prediction accuracy and analysis productivity.
• Strategies for correlating pre-silicon estimates with post-silicon measurements to continuously improve methodologies.
• Cross-functional collaboration methods that influence architecture, thermal, and software design for optimal system power.

Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made.

Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.

This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology.  Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2).   These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S.  As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency.  If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.